Re: [rdiff-backup-users] Assertion error when performing case sensitivity test on filesystem before restore

[Andrew Ferguson]

On Mar 18, 2009, at 8:05 PM, JoSH Lehan wrote:
> I'm running into a problem with rdiff-backup.  I get an assertion
> error when rdiff-backup performs the case sensitivity test on the
> filesystem, when doing a restore.


Hi Josh,

This test helps ensure that the filesystem behaves in a consistent,  
sane manner. However, caching in the CIFS code can confuse the test  
(and other backup tools). Search the archives for complete details.

Andrew


From the FAQ: http://www.nongnu.org/rdiff-backup/FAQ.html#cifs

o       rdiff-backup fails to run, printing an exception about
        "assert not upper_a.lstat()" failing. This can be resolved by
        unmounting the share, running the following command as root:
        
        $ echo 0 > /proc/fs/cifs/LookupCacheEnabled
        
        and then remounting the CIFS share.